The immediate aftermath of a workplace injury can be quite stressful. You go from being fine one day to suddenly having a plate full of worries: you can’t work, you need to provide for yourself and your family, plus you have to figure out medical care. However, the...
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Dangers of working in an Amazon warehouse
Last year, the Center for Investigative Reporting released a troubling study on Amazon warehouses. The organization looked at a representative sample of the massive brand's fulfillment centers and found a rate of serious injuries exceeding 200% of the industry...
My workers’ comp claim was denied. What can I do?
When you are injured at work, you face many unknowns. Who will pay your medical bills? Who will pay your household bills if you can’t work? Will your boss fire you? In most cases, Florida’s workers’ compensation laws protect you from these concerns. But what do you do...
You cannot be threatened or fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim
Workplace injuries are common. Every day, employees in Florida report dozens of on-the-job accidents. In fact, in 2019, the state’s Division of Workers’ Compensation recorded more than 57,000 claims. The law protects these injured workers in many ways. That includes...
Construction site dangers to protect against
Construction workers are responsible for a variety of tasks, many of which put them in harm’s way. Knowledge of the most common construction site dangers can help you adjust your approach to your shift, thus minimizing the risk of an accident. Here are five dangers...
How to prevent a workers’ compensation denial
If you’re injured on the job, it’s natural to have concerns about your health, your ability to work in the future and the impact on your finances. As an employee, there’s a high likelihood that you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. However, there’s a big...
After a workplace injury, can I see any doctor?
Every year, tens of thousands of workers in Florida suffer an injury on the job. Most of these require at least some medical care. If it’s a minor issue, it may just be a couple of doctor’s appointments. Serious injuries might require years of treatment – a cost...
Who Qualifies For PTSD Compensation As A First Responder In Florida?
Under the current law, for individuals that are NOT first responders, a mental or nervous injury due to stress, fright, or excitement without an accompanying physical injury requiring medical treatment is not considered an injury “by accident arising out of the...
5 forklift safety tips to keep in mind
If you work in a warehouse setting, you can expect to see forklifts in motion all day long. And depending on your profession, you may even be responsible for operating this piece of machinery. There is no denying the benefits of forklifts on the job site, but they’re...
I was hurt at work. Will I lose my job?
Accidents happen. Some are avoidable, but some just happen. You lifted that box funny and now, your doctor says you have a herniated disc in your spine. Or maybe a patient suddenly became violent and you got a concussion. What happens to your job when you can’t work...